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Using data from a national longitudinal survey of 4,898 children and parents, Deadric Williams' research suggests young parents who experience economic hardship early in their children’s lives are more likely to experience mental health problems and relationship distress.

New-family stress, economic struggles can mean long-term hardship

July 6, 2016

Society & Culture

The 16th annual Nebraska Grazing Conference will be Aug. 9-10 at the Kearney Ramada Inn, 301 Second Ave.

Nebraska Grazing Conference set for Aug. 9-10 in Kearney

July 6, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Mueller Planetarium offers summer-themed laser shows

July 5, 2016

Society & Culture

Great Plains Quarterly highlights new science initiative

June 30, 2016

Society & Culture

Study: Troubling student behaviors underreported

June 29, 2016

Society & Culture

Young visitors explore science through hands-on activities in the Dr. Paul and Betty Marx Science Discovery Center in Morrill Hall. The museum will offer free admission from 4:30 to 8 p.m. each Thursday in July.

Morrill Hall to offer free admission Thursday nights in July

June 28, 2016

Thanks in part to an infusion of state tax dollars for roads projects, construction is expected to be the fastest-growing sector of the state's economy through 2018.

Forecast: Construction to be Nebraska's fastest-growing sector

June 27, 2016

New center at NIC strives for children’s health solutions

June 27, 2016

Society & Culture

Xia Hong

Discovery bolsters emerging form of digital memory

June 24, 2016

Science & Technology

Mueller Planetarium at Morrill Hall will host an Asteroid Day event at 6:30 p.m. June 30.

Morrill Hall to host Asteroid Day

June 24, 2016

Twenty-one high school students participated in the second annual UNL Media Academy June 12-15.

Journalism college hosts Media Academy

June 24, 2016

Society & Culture

Study finds link between kids’ sleep habits, mental health

June 23, 2016

Society & Culture

Robinsons create endowed professorship for early childhood extension

June 23, 2016

Society & Culture

The field day July 12 near Shickley will focus on management of herbicide-resistant Palmer amaranth.

Field day to focus on managing herbicide-resistant Palmer amaranth

June 22, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Jeffrey Stevens, assistant professor of psychology at UNL, and student Anna Rodriguez study pinion jays and their ability to bond in groups during a UCARE research project. More than 300 UNL students have earned UCARE stipends to participate in research with a faculty member during the 2016-17 school year.

325 students receive stipends for research projects

June 21, 2016

Downtown Auburn, Nebraska.

Rural Poll shows some gaps in internet adoption

June 20, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Edgar Cahoon, left, professor of biochemistry and director of UNL's Center for Plant Science Innovation, and James Alfano, professor of plant pathology at UNL, will lead a $20 million, Nebraska-based research effort to improve crop productivity.

University earns $20M for partnership to improve crop productivity

June 17, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Matt Waite, left, professor of practice in UNL's College of Journalism and Mass Communications, and Tony Papousek, a senior journalism major from Clarkson, created a 360 video of the Beatrice 77 sale barn during a live auction.

Journalism college partners with NET on 360 video project

June 17, 2016

Society & Culture

UNL students check out T-shirts available in a UNL convenience store. During March, businesses in Nebraska grew more optimistic about the outlook for sales.

Economic indicator shows loss of momentum in late 2016

June 17, 2016

4-H Shooting Sports National Championships coming to Nebraska

June 17, 2016

Society & Culture